Northern Kentucky UniversityMove-In Guide
Highland Heights, Kentucky
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1968🔗 www.nku.edu
Northern Kentucky University is a public university in Highland Heights, just south of Cincinnati, founded in 1968. Campus housing includes traditional halls, suite-style halls and apartment-style Norse Hall, and the housing office notes that Boothe Village houses most first-year students. Fall 2026 move-in is Thursday, August 20.
Enrollment
15,370
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Fall 2026 move-in is Thursday, August 20, 2026. The housing page links to a separate move-in page with arrival times by community, check-in and maps, but its text still referenced Fall 2025, so confirm the details with University Housing.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (5)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Boothe Village
Commonwealth Hall
Traditional · Coed
Kentucky Hall
Traditional · Coed
New Residence Hall
Suite-style · Coed
University Suites
Suite-style · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Norse Hall
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
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Dates last checked October 2026.